Franjo Jelačić

Baron Franjo Jelačić Bužimski (English: Franz Jellacic / Francis Yellachich of Buzhim; German: Franz Jellačić von Buzim; Hungarian: Ferenc Jellacsics de Buzim; 14 April 1746 4 February 1810) was a Croatian military officer and nobleman, a member of the House of Jelačić. He began his service in the Habsburg army as a Grenz infantry officer and fought against the Ottoman Empire. During the French Revolutionary Wars he received promotion to the rank of general officer and won an outstanding victory at Feldkirch. His later career proved that his martial abilities were limited. He twice led independent division-sized forces in the Napoleonic Wars, with unhappy results. He was Proprietor (Inhaber) of an Austrian infantry regiment from 1802 until his death.

Baron

Franjo Jelačić Bužimski
Born(1746-04-14)14 April 1746
Petrinja, Kingdom of Croatia, Habsburg monarchy
Died4 February 1810(1810-02-04) (aged 63)
Zalaapáti, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire
Allegiance Habsburg Monarchy
 Austrian Empire
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1763–1810
RankFeldmarschall-Leutnant
Battles/wars
AwardsMilitary Order of Maria Theresa (1799)
RelationsJosip Jelačić, son
Ana Portner von Höflein, wife
Other workInhaber Infantry Regiment Nr. 62
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